Le failli était soulagé que les créanciers cessent enfin de le harceler.
The bankrupt was relieved to finally have debt collectors stop harassing him.
Son statut de failli a changé sa capacité à acheter une nouvelle maison.
His status as a bankrupt changed his ability to buy a new home.
Il a failli acheter le tableau mais a finalement changé d'avis.
He came close to buying the painting but decided against it.
Malgré les obstacles, elle a failli atteindre son ambition de toujours.
Despite the odds, she came close to achieving her lifelong ambition.
Une réputation de failli peut être difficile à réhabiliter sur un marché concurrentiel.
A bankrupt reputation can be difficult to rehabilitate in the competitive market.
Les enfants ont failli terminer leur projet avant l'expiration du délai.
The children came close to finishing their project before the deadline passed.
Sa voiture a failli heurter un cerf qui traversait l'autoroute.
His car had a close encounter with a deer crossing the highway.
Un failli doit souvent vendre ses biens pour rembourser une partie de ses dettes.
A bankrupt often has to sell possessions to clear some debt.
Ils ont failli se faire renverser par une vague en naviguant sur l'océan.
They had a close encounter with a wave while sailing on the ocean.
Les randonneurs ont failli jeter l'éponge quand ils ont rencontré le sentier escarpé.
The hikers almost said uncle when they encountered the steep mountain path.
Le débat était si intense que les deux politiciens ont failli en venir aux mains.
The debate was so heated that the two politicians almost came to blows.
Il est arrivé à l'aéroport in extremis et a failli rater son vol.
He arrived at the airport at the last minute and barely caught his flight.
Il a grillé un feu rouge et a failli provoquer un accident à l'intersection.
He ran a red light and nearly caused an accident at the intersection.
